The Saga of the Twilight of Naval Warfare
Is the navy, as a branch of the armed forces that has existed as long as human civilization, since ancient Greece and Rome, with the retreat of the aircraft carriers 'Gerald Ford' and 'Abraham Lincoln' from the operational zone of the US-Israeli and Iranian conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, lost its reason for existence?
TL;DR
- The article questions the continued relevance of naval forces.
- It specifically mentions the withdrawal of aircraft carriers 'Gerald Ford' and 'Abraham Lincoln'.
- The withdrawal occurred from the operational zone of the US-Israeli and Iranian conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The question is posed whether the navy has lost its purpose.
- The historical significance of navies since ancient Greece and Rome is noted.